Manuel Neuer Receives Two-Game Ban After First Career Red Card

The Bayern Munich captain was sent off during a German Cup defeat to Bayer Leverkusen, marking a historic first in his 867-game professional career.

Manuel Neuer was shown a red card in the 17th minute of Bayern Munich's German Cup loss to Bayer Leverkusen for a foul outside the penalty area.
The German Football Association (DFB) issued a two-game ban for Neuer, consistent with standard disciplinary guidelines for preventing an obvious goal-scoring opportunity.
This was the first red card of Neuer's professional career, spanning 867 matches across club and international play.
With Bayern eliminated from the tournament, Neuer's suspension will carry over to next season's German Cup or Super Cup, should he remain in German football.
Israeli goalkeeper Daniel Peretz replaced Neuer during the match but will return to the bench for Bayern's upcoming Bundesliga fixture against Heidenheim.